Pilar Gerasimo
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How I Learned to Love Fitness Technology
It wasn’t until my early 30s that I decided to try running again. By this time, I had a lot more knowledge under my belt. I also had a secret weapon of sorts — a heart-rate monitor.
One Decade Down, One Revolution Ahead
Ten years ago, I had this crazy idea: I wanted to create a healthy-living magazine with substance — one that would help change people’s lives and maybe even help change the world.
Hurry Up and Wait
For better or worse, most of our moments are already spoken for. So what are we going to do with the remaining time we have to spend as we wish?
From My Mom to BP: You Can’t Do Just One Thing
My mother, commenting on the unintended consequences of various ill-fated or shortsighted actions, has often remarked, “Well, you can’t do just one thing.”
How Acceptance Can Be a Catalyst for Meaningful Change
In our rush to make our pain and problems go away, few of us ever explore the potential of acceptance. Who knew it could be such a powerful force for change?
Green Turns Blue
The concept of a Blue Issue came to us courtesy of Alexandra Cousteau (granddaughter of marine legend Jacques Cousteau), who was the cover subject of our “Get Into Nature” issue back in June 2009. She proposed the idea during the course of our photo shoot, and we were instantly sold.
Tweet and Ye Shall Receive
The world of social media isn’t just another warehouse for information or den of networking diehards – it’s a portal for daily discovery.
So Long, Dear Habit
Every person’s change challenge for breaking a habit is different, of course. And at the same time, they also have a lot in common.
The Big Why
I believe passionately in the power of people to change the world for the better. For us to do that, though, we need to develop our best gifts and give them with gusto.
My Top Five Healthy Bargains
Goods and experiences that generally cost less than $50 (in some cases, they’re free), that are time-efficient, and that I can whole-heartedly recommend to almost anyone.
My Road Less Travelled
This is me (an idealist dreamer from an early age) in the early farm days, circa 1973, in one of…
The Cover-Blurb Conundrum
Every time our attention is gobbled up by a six-pack-abs promise, it can feel like a little of our focus is siphoned away from the goals and priorities that matter more.
Simpler Than We Think
Making big life changes may not be effortless, but with an empowered perspective and some decent advice, it’s eminently doable.
The Genius Pact
As the result of setting a clear intention and committing just a few hours a week to self-renewing activities, I’ve felt an amazing influx of inspiration and energy.
Flourish or Flounder
Some of the most effective ways to increase positivity include becoming more aware of human kindness, paying attention to the present moment, and rearranging your life around your strengths.
One Big, Happy Family
I would like to officially invite you to become part of our happy little online family.
Insufficient Funs Notice
While light-hearted amusements may not seem like a top priority right now, getting daily doses of fun, joy and comic relief may, in fact, be more important than ever.
Just Another Statistic
Studies and statistics will always have a place in my heart, but when it comes to designing a life of optimal vitality for my own body, I’ll choose living proof over warmed-over statistics every single time.
The Way I Hear It
In an era where calls for personal responsibility are becoming more popular, I would love to hear our President and elected officials call on Americans to lay off the burgers, sodas, fries, white bread and cheese dip and get out for a morning walk or evening yoga class.